Judo and Jujutsu

An art of self defense and Olympic sport from Japan. Judo teaches suppleness, gentleness and coordination. Similar to Aikido/Aikijutsu, it makes use of throws and take downs as the opponent's strength and power are used against themselves.

Jujutsu is another ancient form of samurai self defense from which Judo was created. Though a mixture of strategies and tactics are used, most are grouped into joint locks, throws and take downs.